Keep up-to-date with the latest news and events from The Refuge
I Am The Fly is a free exhibition curated by artist and screen-printer Matthew Rich, bringing together a remarkable collection of original screen-printed posters and photographs from Manchester's pioneering music and club scene of the early 1980s.
Celebrate Father's Day with a Sunday Roast and an exclusive Irish whiskey journey hosted by Jameson.
Tony Wilson played such a huge part of Manchester’s story
Come for the tradition, stay for the chocolate and let Refuge make your Easter feel a little more special.
Lobster mac ’n’ cheese, a crisp glass of Pecorino, and the dreamiest Winter Garden setting — Tuesdays have officially had an upgrade.
An after-hours twist on bottomless brunch, The Evening Edit invites guests to celebrate love in all forms with cocktails, comfort food and DJ energy.
This January 2026, we’re leaning into a well-known Mancunian truth: everyone loves a picky tea.
Celebrated celebrity photographer Steve Read is set to showcase an archive collection at Refuge in Kimpton Clocktower featuring shots of Ozzy & Sharon Osbourne, Mickey Rourke, Vinnie Jones, Eminem and more
Join us for Refuge: Into the Labyrinth as we plunge into a night of mystery, magic, and masked revelry to welcome 2025.
Colours Of A Carnival: Past, Mas & Future is a free exhibition that celebrates the heritage, artistry and community spirit of one of Manchester’s most iconic traditions.
Pride weekend at The Refuge – Flash Ibiza, Motown, Disco & drag. Your Bank Holiday, sorted.
As Manchester gears up to welcome Oasis home, we are delighted to announce our latest, free exhibition.
Join us from 3rd April 2025 for our brand-new photography exhibition
As we welcome in Spring, it's time to welcome in the start of our Weekender's. Powered by GigPig Let's go Disco!!
As we welcome in Spring, it's time to welcome in the start of our Weekender's. Powered by GigPig Let's go Disco!!
Easter is turning tropical, and there's a very special guest pop-up on Easter Sunday for families.
Join us from 3rd April 2025 for our brand-new photography exhibition
Celebrate International Women's Day on Saturday 8th March at Refuge!
Join us on Saturday 26 September for family Halloween fun!
Join us from 7 September 2024 for our brand-new photography exhibition
Home Run Soul Club will take over the full venue for their alldayer on September 7.
Join us on Saturday 14 September for the return of a disco icon as The Refuge turns 8!
Join us for a night of belly laughs and good craic!
Every Saturday from 10th August to 7th September, the Refuge Terrace will be home to a free party with some of the finest DJs in the city.
Our Come As You Are weekender is back this August bank holiday
Join us from 6 June 2024 for our brand-new photography exhibition
An exclusive exhibition from Emma Evans inspired by Mancunian poetry.
A unique glimpse into the journey of a musical phenomenon that has captured the imaginations of audiences worldwide.
Introducing Fondue winter chalet bar, our terrace takeover inspired by après ski.
This months Meet the Team spotlight shines on Rob Sykes, our passionate Demi-Chef de Partie.
Join us on Saturday 30 September as The Refuge turns seven!
Our Come As You Are weekender is back this August bank holiday
Join us from 1 June 2023 for our brand-new photography exhibition
We took Head Chef, Tom, to visit our friends at Pollen Bakery
It’s time to grab your sparkles, sequins and scorecards as we're hosting a Eurovision party!
See Cheddar Gorgeous' iconic Silence = Death outfit at The Refuge
Our guide to spending the festive season at Refuge, including everything from festive workshops to our New Year's Eve party
A celebration of Manchester's LGBTQIA+ community with the British Culture Archive
Our latest exhibition with the British Culture Archive from 29 July
A much-loved Manchester landmark, find out more about the building we call home
A Refuge favourite that's super easy to make at home
Eat Well MCR takeover our kitchens and there's Refuge meal kits for sale
Turn this Refuge classic into a seriously good shepherd's pie
Chef Paul and Bar Manager Rose share their top tips for reducing your food waste
Our charity partners pop in for a chat about LGBT History Month and new drama, It's A Sin
Give your Bloody Mary a kick with Rose's recipe
It's a dish we just can't take off the menu - now you can make it at home
Impress your significant other with our decadent chocolate tart
Cook like The Refuge: Executive Chef Paul Beckley reveals his top 10 spices
Think pink: our beetroot romesco is the perfect dip for veggies and flatbread
Get Veganuary off to a flying start with a scrambled tofu-topped sourdough
Head Chef Ian Worley shares his favourite daal recipe for you to make at home
We return to our Refuge Residents series and catch up with Nev Cottee
Horse Meat Disco return to Manchester to host a soirée in The Refuge Basement
Our exhibition with The British Culture Archive, open from 30 January to 30 April.
Join us for the welcoming and closing parties for Homobloc festival
Count down the bongs to 2020 in style with a whole host of familiar faces
Alfresco-style ‘vinyl only’ parties, every weekend this summer
Our third bank holiday weekend with a whole host of ‘Our Friends Electrik’
Join us over the Early May Bank Holiday weekend for an 'all under one roof' party
Four days and nights of music, food, children’s activities, DJs and well-being
Your weekend just got better - join us every Thursday to Saturday
Join us on 20 October for a screening of Lost in Vagueness and the Design Manchester Festival closing party
This month The Refuge turns two - join us over the weekend to celebrate
As part of our Summer in the City, we're bringing the guys from Big Grillie style to Waterhouse Way
In the third of our Refuge Residents blogs, we catch up with JOY SOCIAL
Ibiza veteran, Nancy Noise, revisits The Refuge for Return to Pikes Ibiza
We catch up with Paul Woolford ahead of Return to Pikes Ibiza
Rick Banks tells us about his design influences and new book.
Join us on Sunday 27 May for sounds of the White Isle as we Return to Pikes Ibiza
After a sell-out Return to Legend, we're heading back for more on 7 April
Head to our Public Bar on the last Sunday of the month for the Vintage 78 DJs residency
We return to Legend, Manchester’s ‘other club’ of the 80s on 27 January
Join us on Waterhouse Way throughout December for mulled wine and Prosecco
Perrier-Jouët Champagne bring nature to life in the heart of The Refuge
As The Refuge turns one, join us to celebrate on Saturday 30 September
El Diablo's Social Club comes to our basement
Our weekender series heads to the Balearics from 15-17 September
In the first of our Refuge Residents series, we catch up with music maestro Chris Massey
Manchester, NYC, Croatia and Ibiza entwined at the Electric Weekender on May Bank Holiday
Find out more about Justin Robertson's art exhibition in The Refuge from 25 May - 17 June
See what's on and when during The Electric Weekender - from art to music and food
Join us from 26-28 May for a three day music, food and drinks extravaganza
The Refuge hosts the world premier of Javi Senz's documentary, Manchester Keeps on Dancing
